Say it again

My wonderful husband is a Starbucks employee.   I do have to say he makes one handsome barista.  Before he took on this job "Pancake Saturday" used to be a highlight of the week. The girls loved it.  They got to make breakfast with their daddy.  Who could ask for more? Since November it has changed to Pancake Sunday because Joey opens on Saturday mornings.  Well Sunday morning the girls ask, "Is it Pancake Saturday?" Haha.  Daddy not being here when they wake up has left our Saturday mornings wide open.  Even though we've done quite a few things during these past months there has been one similarity.  The girl's Daddy. They love going to see him at work, writing him cards, leaving voicemails, planning a party for when he comes home and the list continues.  This morning wasn't any different.  Amazing how a little tradition can impact them so much.  The girls were a little disappointed when I told them we couldn't go see him.  We had a play date at chic-fil-a.  When I came to my room to get ready my heart smiled when I saw this.

It has something for every season if you turn it :)

A love container for Daddy.  Isa had made me one a month ago when I was out of town for the weekend speaking at a conference.  I love it.  It's for me to keep and take with me when we're apart so I can remember she loves me.  Also she wrote a message on the mirror.  A little something we love to do at our house.  It's not the prettiest but who wouldn't want to read I love you first thing in the morning or right before going to bed? It's not Valentines Day or the Fourth of July but Isabella felt the need on March 3rd to tell her Daddy one more time "I love you!" It was so sincere.

There are times I think, they already know how I feel or why do I need to say that I've said it before.  But today I'm challenged to say it again.  If I'm really honest I could never hear it enough.  Why would I think others are any different from me?  Have you asked yourself who needs to hear it today?  They may hear it best from a note or a phone call or maybe even when you stop by.  But I challenge you like I've been challenged.  Say it again. Who knows you could even make you're own love container.  It doesn't matter how you do it just "say it again."

Romans 12:9-10

Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.